The Karaba VTG01 is a Sudanese 4x4 light tactical vehicle based on the Iranian-made Safir. This vehicle was presented for the first time to the public at the Defence Exhibition in United Arab Emirates, IDEX 2013. The Safir is an Iranian-made 1.4 ton tactical jeep, and can be configured for a number of different weapon systems, including the 106 recoilless rifle and TOW missile launcher. It can also be configured for commander and ambulance roles.

Variants

- The Karaba VTG01 can be configured for commander and ambulance roles.

The Karaba VTG01 can be armed with a wide range of armament. At IDEX 2013, the Karaba was fitted with a 107mm rocket launcher system mounted at the rear of the vehicle. This light tactical vehicle can be also armed with a SPG9 recoilless gun or with a pintle-mounted 7.62 mm or 12.7mm machine gun

Design

The Karaba VTG01 is a light, open topped utility vehicle with optional soft cover. It's suspension is beam-axle, which is one of the way's to tell it's based off the M-38 rather than the later M-151 also in Iran's inventory. The Karaba can be distinguished from the old Willys M-38 jeep by its sharper angled body panels, hood and by its distinctive grill. The body and chassis of the Karaba are integral and are of all-welded construction. The layout of the vehicle is conventional, with the engine at the front and the crew area at the rear with a removable canvas top and side curtains and a windscreen that can be folded forward flat on the bonnet.

Propulsion

The Karaba VTG01 is motorized with a Nissan Z24 4 line cylinder Diesel engine with a maximum power of 105 hp. at 4,800 rpm. The vehicle can run at a maximum road speed of 130 km with a maximum road range of 500 km. The suspension of the vehicle consists of solid springs and hydraulic shock absorber.

Accessories

A spare wheel and a jerrycan are mounted to the left side of the vehicle. There are also tools at bottom sides.